Founded in 1885 by five dairy farmers, Chalet Cheese Cooperative continues to flourish as a cooperative, owned and operated by its 29 members. They specialize in the making of Limburger, Brick, and Baby Swiss, with an emphasis on top-quality and true workmanship. They are the only producers of Limburger in the United States, and their German Brick with a Limburger smear underscores their spirit for innovation.

Brick is the oldest cheese type to have originated in the USA, first created in 1875 by John Jossi, a native of Switzerland living in Lebanon, Wisconsin. Myron Olson has been crafting cheese for over 30 years and is the manager of Chalet Cheese Cooperative, where he makes this Wisconsin original. Flavor changes from mild and sweet, with a touch of nuttiness when young, to pungent and tangy when aged. Brick is surface-ripened with a smooth, open texture. We offer the aged Brick cheese, which has a stronger flavor than young brick. This cheese is aged for 2-3 months, and at warmer temperatures than "mild" brick, which creates a faster ripening process and a fuller flavor. A great cheese for fans of limburger, beerkase, or liederkranz. Sliced for sandwiches or shredded for casseroles, this cheese is sure to please.

Love the Cheese and it was so easy to order and my order was on time. I would order again from igourmet.

By Maryfrom Illinoison Oct 24, 2014

Not Stinky

This cheese wasn't stinky as expected, but had a delicious, nutty flavor, unlike the cardboard bricks I've had before. Next time, I may well opt for something other than stinky.

By Deniser Walkerfrom Missourion Nov 23, 2013

5 Star

It came In The(2) Next days, Thank You So Much. That's The Only Cheese that I Could use for this Favorite Recipe. Thank You again.

By Mikefrom Ridgedale MOon Feb 23, 2013

Brick cheese

EXCELLENT!! Just as I remember it as a kid will order again!

By Breezyfrom Culpeper, VAon Jan 19, 2013

Perfect, But MILD Brick!

I've been searching in vain for a "mild" brick, but up until now have only come across the "aged". Decided to give this one a try anyway, & lo & behold, it was the exact "mild" I've been looking for since I bought it from Wisconsin farmhouses. If you're looking for aged brick though, this one isn't it.

By M. Cannonfrom Coral Springs, FLon Jun 16, 2012

Just What I Remembered

Unable to find brick cheese anywhere in the 26 years I've lived on the East Coast, my search for it happily found igourmet.com. My husband and I loved what you sent -- mild, but with just the right amount of tang.

By AVoicefrom Massachusettson May 19, 2012

Gave as a present

My mother-in-law kept talking about brick cheese. She could not find it any longer in supermarkets and all the local hickory farms or similar cheese stores are gone in our area.
I didn't taste it but she was very happy with it.
The order came very quickly and the packaging and insulated container was great.

By Sharonfrom McMinnville,ORon Dec 03, 2011

Very satisfying

I have a very picky, high maintenance friend who constantly bemoaned not being able to find Brick cheese anywhere, so I went online and found this sight. SHE LOVED IT, SHE INHALED IT. You guys are definitely on my gift list.